Harrison Ford broke his left leg on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII last week, Mashable has confirmed with Ford's publicist, dispelling earlier reports that the 71-year-old actor broke an ankle in the accident.

"His surgery was successful and he will begin rehab shortly," said publicist Ina Treciokas. "He's doing well and looks forward to returning to work."

Ford is reprising his role as Han Solo from the original Star Wars trilogy. This new film's plot will take place three decades after Return of the Jedi, which premiered in 1983.

Last week, Disney said Ford was "was taken to a local hospital and is receiving care," as unconfirmed reports said the injury occurred on the set of the Millennium Falcon when a hydraulic door closed on him.

Because Ford will be in rehab, the shooting schedule for director J.J. Abrams will likely alter dramatically, despite Disney's statement assuring that "shooting will continue as planned while [Ford] recuperates."

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